Dec 22 2012
I wanted to brag a bit more about Elliott and Gavin. I told you all about their martial arts promotion on Tuesday. I wanted to share the actual certificates with you as well.
I finally got around to snapping a few pictures and getting them posted.
I’m so proud of both of them. 
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Dec 21 2012
Elliott and Emmett have been at each others throats this morning. I’m talking literally nose to nose.
We have also be bathed in screaming and yelling as well. Gavin on the other hand is still behaving pretty well. We’re working group on some boundary issues but overall, he’s doing well so far.
The stress of him being home however, seems to be impacting get everyone, regardless of his actual behaviors.
I’m really hoping to get our routine implemented and merged with the school schedule this weekend. This will help to smooth things out a bit.
At this point, I’d be happy to just see an end to the fighting. 
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Dec 16 2012
I’ve mentioned that Elliott was really moody lately. This morning he had a meltdown. A really, really big one. I classify this as a meltdown as apposed to a tantrum because he is very clearly completely overwhelmed and almost beside himself.
In his meltdown, he hurled his remote control and nearly hit Lizze.
Was he aiming for her? I don‘t think so. However, that doesn’t really matter because the fact is, he threw the remote.
Elliott has never, never done anything like this before.
I’m really getting concerned because it’s like he’s beginning to act like Gavin. Maybe he’s used to the chaos and so in Gavin‘s absence he’s not sure what to do.
All I know is that I’m very worried about him.
We were going to try to go to Cleveland today and visit relatives but I don‘t think that Elliott could handle that right now.
I hate this. I really truly do. I hate not knowing what to do and I hate even more that Elliott is going through this.
Yeah, I think it’s safe to say that I’m just a bit stressed out.
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Dec 16 2012
It’s really important for me to keep things in perspective. Sometimes I can get caught up in all we have going on and forget that there are families out there in a worse position than we are.
It’s in these moments that I’m forced to realize that while it’s true, we face very daunting challenges, it could always be worse (knock on wood)….
There are so many things that I’m thankful for.
I’m thankful that we have a roof over our heads.
I’m thankful that we are still fighting the good fight.
I’m thankful that Lizze and I are still together, despite the odds.
I’m thankful that I have my boys.
I’m thankful that they are who they are, autism and all.
I’m thankful that we have family that cares about us.
I’m thankful that no matter how bad things get, somehow we always manage to rise to the occasion.
I’m thankful that I have this blog and that all of you find meaning in reading it.
I’m thankful that I’m alive and I have decades of life ahead of me, God willing.
Sometimes it can do a soul good to sorta take inventory of things. We I hear the word inventory it always reminds me of one of my old jobs when we had to essentially account for specific items in the warehouse.
However, in this case, taking inventory is more about remembering what you already have as apposed to what you might want or feel is lacking in your life.
You all know by now that I’m a realist. I don’t like sugar coating things and I know that sometimes the glass really is half empty.
Having said that, there really is always something to be thankful for. I know that sounds a bit cliche, but I really do believe that to be the truth. It may not always be staring me un the face, but it’s always there. I just have to be open to a new perspective.
I thought it might benefit someone of you out there is we could all share something that we are thankful for.
It can be anything….
Perhaps, your words may inspire someone to see their life a little bit differently. I would love to hear what you are all thankful for.
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Dec 14 2012
I never thought I would say this but I miss being carded. Dammit, I feel old.
I ran out to the grocery store tonight to grab some bathroom essentials and at Lizze‘s request, a bottle of wine.
Now, Lizze and I never drink and I mean never drink. We always had too much going on and didn’t want to start self-medicating.
However, our goal after this meeting we had this morning was to reduce our stress levels.
With that said, I picked up a bottle of the very best Giant Eagle had to offer and my $7 budget would allow. I also picked up a carton of mint chocolate chip ice cream as well. Although, thinking about this now, I’m not sure that will mix well.
Anyway, Lizze and I are going to have a glass or rather a coffee mug of wine, as we don‘t own any glasses anymore, and watch something on Netflix.
Maybe some of you can understand that sometimes, there is a need to feel normal. A need to just be…..
Does that make sense to anyone?
No one’s getting drunk or anything like that. It just feels nice to sit on the couch with my better half and enjoying a coffee mug of Arbor Mist and watching a cheesy horror movie on TV.
I really feel that it’s okay to want to feel “normal“ every once in awhile. Who the hell knows what normal is? I know I don‘t.
I just think that it’s a good idea to sometimes take a step back and enjoy some of the finer things in life, like a $6 bottle of fruity wine a bowl of ice cream and a scary movie.
There’s nothing wrong with responsibly escaping all the challenges that life has blessed us with, every now and again. It’s a way to sorta regroup and recharge. After all, if I burn out, than who’s life would you read about. 
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Nov 28 2012
Emmett loves looking at things through other things. Does that make sense?
In this picture, Emmett is looking at his best friend through a kaleidoscope. Bella seems a bit confused by this but locked his face anyway.
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Aug 11 2012
Already had issues with Gavin this morning. Not listening and trying manipulate his brothers. Elliott and Emmett are going to Lizze’s parents for the night and we were supposed to go to my parents for pizza tonight. However, we told Gavin that because of his behavior, we would not be going to grandmas and therefore not have pizza for dinner.
His reaction was that he didn’t care.
It appears as though we did a better job of punishing ourselves than him. However, if we back down….we just can’t back down.
I suppose we could be a bit more creative. Maybe we still go but he doesn‘t get to eat pizza but instead has oatmeal. That’s a bit more aggressive than I was planning on going with this. Plus, he would likely freak out and ruin it for everyone else.
What to do, what to do………
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Rob Gorski is a husband and father of 3 boys on the Autism Spectrum. Gorski began his writing career in June of 2010 with his multiple award winning blog Lost and Tired: Confessions of an Autism Dad. Recently cited as the 3rd most influential Autism Blogger on the internet by Dr. Oz's Sharecare website, where he is an expert on Autism.
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